So I had this crazy idea, which isn't that crazy really, but it might be, it just might be. I thought, hey . . . why don't I go finish that novel—that one about the small town I grew up in? One reason I never finished it was because doing so meant I'd have to focus a certain percentage of memories on my father, a person who I'd much rather forget, and if you knew him you'd understand why. And yet, it still lingers that it's something that should be done. And I don't want to write it as show off, I want to be very conversational and open about the whole thing. Just tell it like it was. So, I guess I'll start working on that, along with the other stuff waiting in the sidelines. What really makes it crazy though is that I have this idea to write an album along with it--songs that go with the stories. And then I could tour. Crazy Amy with her crazy book about her crazy childhood—and songs to boot. I've never gotten to do a whole 'on the road' thing before. It'd be fun.
And how about you? Ever had some crazy ideas that actually worked out?
All the best! Sounds great to go with the flow.
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DeleteIf you are at a point in life that you think you can handle the pain, go for it. Be careful though, Amy, that the memories don't drag you down.
ReplyDeleteYou're right. A year or two ago, I'm not so sure, but something tells me it's a good time for this--it's something I have to do to move onward.
DeleteYou never mention the long line of handsome eligible young men outside your front door. Do you just throw buckets of ice cold water over them all?
ReplyDeleteNobody's out there . . .
DeletePursuing a creative passion is never crazy. I just read a blog post which I felt was so inspiring. Here's the link in case you don't follow this woman's blog http://muskokariver.blogspot.com/2014/11/my-fabulous-new-career-as-ar-teeste.html?spref=tw
ReplyDeleteGood luck with all of it, Amy!
Thanks for the link, Karen. I'll check it out!
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